Captain Planet Pledges To Pay President Mahama’s GH¢1 Fuel Levy, Ghanaians Blast Him

• Captain Planet, a musician of the hip-hop group 4X4, has weighed in on ongoing discussions about the newly introduced GH¢1 Fuel Levy
• He explained that if Ghanaians were able to endure the numerous levies under the Akufo-Addo government, they would also endure this particular one by the NDC administration
• His statements were met with mixed reactions from Ghanaians who thronged the comment section to share their views
• Entertainment pundit Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh spoke about Captain Planet being vocal about societal issues in the country

Captain Planet, a musician of the hip-hop group 4X4, has expressed his views on the recently introduced GH¢1 Fuel Levy, which has sparked uproar from Ghanaians.

Captain Planet speaks on the GH¢1 Fuel Levy

Via his X account, Captain Planet joined Ghanaians in sharing their views on the newly introduced GH¢1 Fuel Levy.

The musician argued that paying the GH¢1 Fuel Levy would allow him and Ghanaians to enjoy stable electricity, adding that Ghanaians must unite to build a nation, not a political party, before pledging to pay the proposed tax.

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"I promise to pay the 1 cedi Fuel Levy so I can enjoy my stable light 💡. We’re building a nation & not a political party. All hands on dec(k)."

Captain Planet further explained in the same post on X that just as Ghanaians paid all those levies during the Akufo-Addo-led administration, they should be able to pay the same levies introduced by the Mahama government.

"The same way we paid all those levies to the NPP government, we should be able to pay for the NDC government too for a better GHANA 🇬🇭."

Reactions to Captain Planet's Fuel Levy views

While others defended Captain Planet's views on the increase of the Energy Sector Levy, others were unhappy about this new tax.

The reactions of concerned Ghanaians are below:

@sarpong_kwaku said:

"Do u know they’ve increased electricity tariffs by 49%?"

@Hajjyass70 said:

"These are the discerning voices we need in the country, we will pay the taxes and hold the government accountable to deliver 🤝."

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@AbdulRaufIbra20 said:

"How much was 1 cedi on every 100 cedis transaction that you are here ranting like a stupid mad dog? No one is stopping you from paying, you can even sacrifice your useless life for the government to make money, IDIOT."

@Iam_MrIdeas said:

"The same way you complained while paying all those levies to the NPP, you should be able to complain to the NDC government too for a better GHANA 🇬🇭."

Captain Planet's views on the Fuel Levy

"Celebrities should speak on social issues" - Entertainment pundit

In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, entertainment pundit Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh spoke about Captain Planet being vocal about societal issues in the country.

He explained that celebrities need to be cautious of which social issues they address openly on social media since their remarks could possibly tarnish their image.

"In Ghana, you need to be cautious of the causes you add your voice to, as it can backfire and hurt your image; however, celebrities should be ready to speak for their fans on social issues."

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Bawumia criticises GH¢1 fuel tax hike

YEN.com.gh reported that former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia strongly condemned the government's decision to increase the Energy Sector Levy by GH¢1, describing it as more burdensome than the controversial E-Levy.

In his critique, Bawumia accused the Mahama-led administration of deceiving Ghanaians during the 2024 election campaign by failing to disclose the intentions of such tax hikes.

The government, however, defended the move, stating that the increased fuel tax was necessary to address the country’s US$3.1 billion energy sector debt.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh